Rolled coin packer

ABSTRACT

In a coin packer, a plate having a plunger mounted thereto is interposed between first and second horizontally aligned guideways. The plate is mounted for limited reciprocating movement in a direction along the longitudinal axes of the guideways. The plate is connected to a cam assembly which is further connected to a drive motor by means of a solenoid actuated clutch. A chute having a discharge opening in registration with the plate operates to position a wrapped roll of like coins on the plate for engagement by the plunger. A switch, energized by a roll of wrapped coins emitted from the chute, is operatively connected to the solenoid. When the switch is energized, the solenoid is actuated, whereby the plunger propels the roll through the first guideway. After a predetermined of rolls is propelled along the first guideway, a register-switch combination operates to position the plunger in such a way that a predetermined number of rolls is propelled through the second guideway.

United States Patent [1 1 Nicholson [451 July 31,1973

I UNITED STATES PATENTS a $404,510 H968 Massengill Primary Examiner-Travis S. McGehee Attorney-Gerald Altman [57] ABSTRACT In a coin packer, a plate having a plunger mounted thereto is interposed between first and second horizontally aligned guideways. The plate is mounted for limited reciprocating movement in a direction along the longitudinal axes of the guideways. The plate is connected to a cam assembly which is further connected to a drive motor by means of a solenoid actuated clutch. A chute having a discharge opening in registration with the plate operates to position a wrapped roll of like coins on the plate for engagement by the plunger. A switch, energized by a roll of wrapped coins emitted from the chute, is operatively connected to the solenoid. When the switch is energized, the solenoid is actuated, whereby the plunger propels the roll through the first guideway. After a predetermined of rolls is propelled along the first guideway, a registenswitch combination operates to position the plunger in such a way that a predetermined number of rolls is propelled through the second guideway.

10 Claims, 5 Drawing Figures PATENIEB JUL3 1 i975 SHEET 2 OF 5 R O T N E V W NICHOLSON ATTORNEYS PATENTEDJULB 1 1915 SHEU 3 OF 5 INVENTOR MICHAEL NICHOLSON w w q ATTORNEYS PATENIEUJUI 31 mm SHEEI 0F 5 INVENTOR MICHAEL NICHOLSON BY ATTORNEYS BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention The present invention relates to coin processing devices and, more particularly, is directed towards a device for packing rolls of wrapped coins.

2. Description of the Prior Art Coin packers are used for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number ofrolls of wrapped coins. For the most part, coin packers are used in combination with coin counting and wrapping devices to provide a coin processing system. The coin counter and wrapper packages a specified number of like coins into a cylindrical wrapper or roll. Generally, such coin processing systems employ a chain drive for synchronizing the packer and the counter and wrapper. In other words, the chain drive is adjusted so that the packer is time actuated to operate at the same rate at which the counter and wrapper processes a roll of coins. If the processing rate of the counter and wrapper varies, the chain drive is readjusted. Accordingly, such coin processing systerns have suffered from the disadvantage of frequent jamming which results when the packer is out of synchronism with the counter and wrapper.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a coin packer having an independent drive system which does not have to be synchronized with coin counting and wrapping devices and does not suffer from the heretofore mentioned disadvantages. The coin packer is characterized by a plate having a plunger mounted thereto adapted for limited reciprocating movement in first and second directions. The plate is reciprocated by means of a cam assembly which is further connected to a drive motor by means of a solenoid actuated clutch. The plunger is interposed between first and second horizontally aligned guideways which are dispoed in the first and second directions, respectively. A chute having a discharge opening in registration with the plate at one side thereof operates to position a roll of wrapped coins emitted from a coin counter and wrapper on the plate for engagement by the plunger. A hinged kicker plate is mounted in registration with the discharge opening and in juxtaposition with the opposite side of the plate. A switch operatively coupled to the kicker plate is operatively connected to the solenoid actuated clutch. The switch, which is energized by a roll of coins striking the kicker plate, operates to actuate the clutch. In consequence, the plunger is reciprocated and the roll is propelled through the first guideway into a receptacle attached to the first guideway. After a predetermined number of rolls are fed through the first guideway, a register-switch combination associated with the plate and clutch operates to position the plunger in such a way that a predetermined number of rolls is propelled through the second guideway into a receptacle attached to the second guideway. The number of rolls propelled through each guideway is counted and compared to a preset number entered into a register.

After a predetermined number of rolls have passed through the second guidway, the coin packer is deenergized unless the receptacle attached to the first guideway is replaced with an empty receptacle and the register is reset. In this case, the cycle continues and the empty receptacle is filled. The combination of drive motor operatively connected to a plunger via a clutchcam arrangement, chute in registration with a kicker plate having a switch operatively connected thereto, and registers for counting the number of rolled coins propelled along the first and second guideways'is such as to provide an expeditious coin packer.

The invention accordingly comprises the system possessing the construction, combination of elements, and arrangement of parts that are exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, the scope of which will be indicated in the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective of a coin packer embodying the present invention shown in combination with a coin counting and wrapping device:

FIG. 2 is a front elevation, partly broken-away, of a coin packer made according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a sectional taken along the lines 3-3 of FIG. 2, certain hidden lines being omitted for clarity; and

FIG. 4 is a sectional taken along the lines 4-4 of FIG. 2, certain hidden lines being omitted for clarity; and

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the coin packer of FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawings, particularly FIG. 1, there is shown a coin processing system 10 which comprises a coin packer l2 and a coin counter wrapper 14. In a conventional manner, coin counter and wrapper 14 packages a specified number of like coins into a cylindrical wrapper or roll 15. As hereinafter described, coin packer 12 operates to selectively propel a predetermined number of rolls 15 through a pair of horizontally aligned guidways l7 and 19.

In the illustrated embodiment, coin packer 12 is supported on a carriage 16 having a plurality of casters 21 and feet 23 operatively mounted thereto. Casters 21 are provided for facilitating movement of the system from one location to another and feet 23, which are vertically adjustable, are provided for leveling and stabilizing the system.

Generally, as shown in FIG. 1, coin packer 12 comprises a plate 20 having a plunger 22 mounted thereto. Plate 20, interposed between guideways Y17 and 19, is mounted for limited reciprocating movement in a direction along the longitudinal axes of guideways l7 and 19. As best shown in FIG. 4, plate 20 is operatively connected to a cam drive 24 which is further connected to a drive motor 26 by means of a clutch 28. A chute 34 having a discharge opening 36 in registration with plate 20 at one side thereof operates to position roll 15 on plate 20 for engagement by plunger 22, plunger 22 being position toward one side of chute 34. As best shown in FIG. 3, a hinged kicker plate 38 is mounted in registration with opening 36 and in juxtaposition with the opposite side of plate 20. A switch 40, for example a microswitch, is operatively associatedwith kicker plate 38 and clutch 28. Switch 40 is energized by roll 15 exiting from chute 34 and striking kicker plate 38. As will be described in connection with FIG.

5, when switch 40 is energized, clutch 28 engages motor 26 and cam drive 24. In consequence, plate is reciprocated and plunger 22 engages roll 15 which is selectively propelled through guideway 17, for example. That is, when switch 40 is energized, plunger 22 travels toward the left as viewed in FIG. 1 and roll 15 is driven through guideway 17 into a receptacle 42 which is attached at the end thereof. Thereafter, plunger 22 returns to its initial starting position and is ready for the next roll emitted from chute 34. The cycle continues until receptacle 42 is filled with a predetermined number of rolls 15. After the specified number of rolls 15 is placed in receptacle 42, plunger 22 is positioned on the other side of chute 34. In consequence, when roll 15 now strikes kicker plate 38 energizing microswitch 40, roll 15 is propelled through guideway 19. It is to be understood that a receptacle is attached to guideway 19 for receiving rolls 15, the receptacle being omitted from the drawings in order to illustrate certain structural details. This portion of the cycle continues until the receptacle is filled with a predetermined number of rolls 15. At this time, coin packer 12 is deenergized if receptacle 42 is not emptied. However, if receptacle 42 is emptied and a new receptacle is inserted in place thereof and coin packer 12 is reset, as hereinafter described, the cycle continues and the new receptacle is filled with a predetermined number of rolls 15. In order words, coin packer 12 continues to operate so long as both receptacle are not filled and the register has been properly reset.

Referring now to FIG. 2, it will be seen that guideways 17 and 19 are mounted to platforms 44 and 46, respectively, which are held in spaced relationship to carriage 16 by means of supports 48 and 50, respectively. Guideways 17 is provided with handles 52 and guideway 19 is provided with handles 54. A bracket 56, mounted to a housing'58 and extending upwards therefrom, is formed with a pair of slots 60 and 62 which are adapted for slidable reception of handles 52 and 54, respectively. l-IOusing 58 is mounted to carriage 16 by means of a pair of brackets 59 and 61 which are disposed on opposite sides thereof. Spring loaded latches 64 and 66 are pivotally mounted to bracket 56 in registration with slots 60 and 62, respectively. Latch 64 operates to engage handle 52 when inserted in slot 60 for proper alignment of guideway 17. In a similar manner latch 66 operates to engage handle 54. It is to be understood that, on the opposite side of each guideway 17 and 19, thereis provided handles which are engaged by a latching mechanism similar to that described for handles 52 and 54.

As best shown in FIG. 1, platform 46 is formed with a slit 68 which operates as a track for guideway 19. In order to remove rolls 15 from guideway 19, latch 66 is depressed and guideway 19 is movedalong track 68. When guideway 19 extends beyond platform 46, it is tilted and'rolls 15 exit therefrom. It is to be understood that platform 44 is formed with a similar track for unloading rolls 15 from guideway 17. A gate 78 is pivotally mounted to the right hand end of guideway 17, as viewed in FIG. 2, by means ofa pin 80. The lower margin of gate 78 abuts a stop 82 in such a manner that gate 78 is free to swinginwardly towards guideway 17 and is prevented from swinging outwardly away from guideway 17. Gate 78 is held in the closed position or flush with the end of guideway 17 by means of a spring (not shown). Gate 78 and stop 82 operate as a check valve to prevent rolls 15 in guideway 17 from rolling back towards plunger 22, the upper faces of plate 20 and stop 82 defining a level surface. Guideway 19 is provided with a similar check valve arrangement as described in connection with guideway 17.

Referring now to FIG. 3, it will be seen that chute 34 is supported in spaced relationship with guideways l7 and 19 by means of a bracket 84 which is mounted to coin packer 12 and coin counter and wrapper 14. A switch 86, having an arm 88 which extends intochute 34 through an aperture 89, is mounted to a bracket 90 which is further connected to housing 58. Arm 88 operates to de-energize system 10 if rolls 15 are jammed in chute 34 and prevented from striking kicker plate 38. As previously indicated, kicker plate 38 is in registration with discharge opening 36 at the opposite side of plate 20. Kicker plate 38 is mounted to a bracket 92 by means of a hinge 94. The lower margin of kicker plate 38, as viewed in FIG. 3, is in registration with switch 40 and discharged opening 36. The interrelationships among kicker plate 38, switch 40, and clutch 28 will become more apparent in the detailed discussion in connection with FIG. 5. The detailed structural interconnections among plate 20, cam 24, drive motor 26, and clutch 28 are shown in FIG. 4.

Referring now to FIG. 4, it will be seen that drive motor 26 and clutch 28 are mounted on an articulated frame 110. Drive motor 26 is connected on one end of clutch 28 by means of a gear assembly 102 which is supported on frame 110. A face plate 104 having extending fingers 106 and 108 is coupled to a shaft 109 projecting from clutch 28, face plate 104 and shaft 109 being concentric, Fingers 106 and 108 are mounted diametrically opposite each other and equidistant from the longitudinal axis of shaft 109, fingers 106 and 108 and shaft 109 being in parallel spaced relationship. An actuator 112, for example a solenoid having a retractable piston 1 14, is mounted to frame 110. When piston 114 is in the normally extended position, the free end thereof engages one of fingers 106, 108. A cam shift 116 is connected to shaft 109 which extends through face plate 104, shaft 109 being rotatably received in a bearing 117. A cam 118 rotatably mounted to a cam shaft 116, is slidably received within a cam follower 122 which is further connected to plate 20.

The longitudinal axis of cam 118 is in parallel space relationship with the longitudinal axis of shaft 109 whereby rotational movement of shaft 109 is translated to linear movement of plate 20. That is, as cam 118 travels in cam follower 122, plate 20 is reciprocated from left to right and right to left, as viewed in FIG. 4, the length of the travel of plate 20 being controlled by the distance between the longitudinal axes of shaft 109 and cam 118. Wear plates 119 and 121, each formed with detents 123 and 125, respectively at one face thereof, are mounted to plate 20 at opposite sides of cam follower 122. The dentented faces of wear plates 119 and 121 extend into cam follower 122 and are adapted to engage. cam 118, for example a cylindrical roller. The opposite ends of wear plates 119 and 121 are in engagement with one end of bias elements 127 and 129, respectively, for example spring loaded plungers. The free ends of plungers 127 and 129 project from, plate 20 at opposite sides thereof in registration with frame 110. Plungers 127 and 129 operate to rotate shaft 109 approximately 5 10 after actuator 112 is de-energized in order to disengage clutch 28. That is,

as viewed in FIG. 4, when actuator 112 is de-energized and plate 20 is at the lefthand position, plunger 127 strikes frame 110, whereby shaft 109 is rotated until cam 118 is centered in detent 123. This additional rotation of shaft 109 operates to disengage clutch 28. Plate 20 is slidably received within a pair of tracks 124 and 126 which are disposed in perpendicular spaced relationship to the longitudinal axis of shaft 109. Opposite ends of track 124 are connected to frames 130 and 132 and opposite ends of track126 are connected to frame 110. Also mounted to frame 130 is solenoid 112, piston 114 being slidably received within a bushing 133 which is mounted to frame 110. As viewed in FIG. 4, a pair of plates 134, 136 are mounted to the lower margin of plate 20, plate 134 being superimposed over plate 136. Plate 134 is formed with a head 138 at its median and opposite sides of plate 136 are beveled. Switches 140, 142, and 144 are mounted at the lower extremity of articulated frame 110, as viewed in FIG. 4. An arm 146, one end of which is attached to switch 140 and the other end of which is provided with a roller 148, is positioned for engagement with plate 136. An arm 150, one end of which is affixed to switch 142 and the other end of which is provided with a roller 152, is positioned for engagement with plate 136 when plate 20 is driven toward the right, as viewed in FIG. 4. An arm 154, one end of which is attached to switch 144 and the other end of which is provided with a roller 156, is positioned for engagement with head 138 when head 138 is in registration with the longitidinal axis of shaft 109. The function of switches 140, 142, and 144 and plates 134 and 136 will be described in connection with FIG. 5.

Referring now to the schematic diagram of FIG. 5, it will be seen that switches 40, 140, 142, and 144 are connected to a control 160 via triggering devices 162, 164, 166, and 168 respectively, for example flip-flops. Flip-flops 162 and 168 are connected directly to control 160 and flip-flops 164 and 166 are connected to control 160 via registers 170 and 172 respectively. A pair of counter 96 and 98, which are mounted in recesses 173 and 175 formed at opposite sides of housing 58, are connected to registers 170 and 172, respectively. Motor 26 and solenoid 112 are connected to control 160.

Operation of coin packer is initiated by depression of an on/off switch 174, which energizes motor 26. By way of example, piston l14'is shown in engagement with finger 108, in consequence shaft 109 is stationary. The number of rolls to be placed into the receptacles attached to guideways 17 and 19 is registered into counters 96 and 98, by means of, for example, thumb wheel switches (not shown), respectively. The number set into counters 96 and 98 are entered into registers 170 and 172, respectively, by depression of reset switches 176 and 178 respectively. Coin packer 12 is now readied for selectively propelling rolls 15 through guideway 17 and 19. As each roll 15 isemitted from chute 34, it strikes kicker plate 38 whereby switch 40 is actuated. In consequence, flip-flop 162 changes state and signal is transmitted to control 160 for actuation of solenois 112. When solenoid 112 is actuated, piston 1 14 is retracted and finger 108 is disengaged. In condequence, clutch 28 is energized, whereby shaft 109 rotates and plunger 22 is reciprocated. In other words, when switch 40 is energized by roll 15 striking kicker plate 38, plunger 22 is reciprocated to propel roll 15 through guideway 17. When plate 136 is moved to the left, as viewed in FIG. 5, switch is actuated. In consequence, of switch 140 being energized, a pulsed signal generated by flip-flop 164 is entered into register 170. Solenoid 112 remains energized until plunger 22 returns to its initial position. In the illustrated embodiment, kicker plate 38 is in engagement with roll 15 as it is propelled through the respective guideway. In otherwords, switch 40 remains energized until roll 15 is received in the appropriate receptacle. The process continues until the number of pulsed signals generated by flip-flop 164 matches the count entered into register from counter 96. When the pulses generated by flip-flop 164 matches the count entered into register 170 from counter 96, solenoid 112 is actuated for onehalf cycle, i.e., one actuation of switch 144. In other words, solenoid 112 is actuated so that piston 114 is retracted and is disengaged from finger 108 and then solenoid 112 is deenergized so that piston 114 now engages finger 106. In consequence, plunger 22 is now driven to the opposite side of chute 34 from its initial starting position and is readied for propelling rolls 15 through guideway 19.

As each roll 15 now exists from chute 34 and strikes kicker plate 38, switch 40 is energized whereby solenoid 112 is actuated and piston 114 is retracted out of engagement with finger 106. In consequence, plunger 22 is reciprocated and roll 15 is propelled through guideway 19. The cycle continues until the count entered into register 172 from counter 98 matches the pulses generated by flip-flop 166. That is, for each actuation of plunger 22, switch 142 is energized which causes a pulse signal to be generated by flip-flop 166. After a predetermined number of rolls 15, specified by counter 98, are propelled through guideway 19, coin packer 10 is de-energized.

However, if prior to the time that the number of pulses generated by flip-flop 166 matches the number entered into register 172, receptacle 42 is emptied and reset button 176 is depressed, the cycle will continue. That is, so long as one receptacle is emptied and the corresponding reset button is depressed, operation of coin packer 10 is continuous. In the event that roll stock should become jammed in chute 34, switch 86 is energized whereby a stop signal is generated to control 160.

Since certain changes may be made in the foregoing disclosure without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and depicted in the accompanying drawings be contrued in an illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

What is claimed is:

1. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of coins, said coin packer comprising:

a. a frame;

b. propelling means operatively connected to said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said propelling means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of clins;

frame for limited reciprocating movement in first c. drive means operatively connected to said propelling means for reciprocating said propelling means;

f. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute through said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said propelling means;

g. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for engaging said drive means when said switching means is energized, said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll selectively through said guideway when said drive means is energized;

h. said drive means including motor means, clutch means operatively connected to said clutch means for actuation thereof, and cam means drivingly connected to said clutch means and propelling means, said means for actuating being energized when said switching means is energized, said clutch being energized when said actuating means is energized, said cam means driving said propelling means when said clutch means is energized;

i. a shaft extending from said clutch means; and

j. a face plate operatively connected to said clutch means concentric with said shaft, at least two fingers extending from said face plate in parallel spaced relationship with said shaft, said fingers mounted diametrically opposite each other and equidistant from a longitudinal axis of said shaft;

k. said means for actuating said clutch means operating to engage and disengage said fingers;

I. said means for actuating said clutch means engaging one of said fingers when said propelling means is disposed at said one side of said discharge opening and engaging the other of said fingers when said plunger is disposed at said other side of said discharge opening, said clutch means being energized when said means for actuating said clutch means and-said fingers are disengaged.

2. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of coins, said coin packer comprising:

a. a frame;

b. propelling means operatively connected to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in first and second directions;

c. a pair of horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said propelling means interposed between said guideways;

d. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said propelling means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of coins;

c. drive means operatively connected to said propelling means for reciprocating said propelling means;

f. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute through said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said propelling means; and

g. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for engaging said drive means when said switching means is energized, said control means including a controller connected to said means for actuating said clutch means, at least first and second register means connected to said controller, first triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said first register means, second triggering means operatively connected to said'propelling means and said second register means, and third triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said controller, said first triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said guidway and said second triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said second guideway, said third triggering means operating to selectively position said propelling means at a predetermined side of said discharge opening; said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll selectively through said guideway when said drive means is energized;

h. said drive means including motor means, clutch means operatively connected to said motor means, means operatively connected to said clutch means for actuation thereof, and cam means drivingly connected to said clutch means and propelling means, said means for actuating being energized when said switching means is energized, said clutch being energized when said actuating means is energized, said cam means driving said propelling means when said clutch means is energized.

3. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of coins, said coin packer comprising:

a. a frame;

b. a plate mounted to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in said first and second direction;

c. plunger means mounted to said plate and reciprocated therewith;

d. guide means operatively connected to said frame in registration with said plunger means;

e. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said plunger means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of coins;

f. drive means operatively connected to said plunger means for reciprocating said plate means in said first and second directions when said drive means is energized;

g. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute through said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said plunger means;

h. said plunger means being disposed at one side of said discharge opening, said plate operating as a support for said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening, said plunger means operating to engage said roll when said drive means is energized whereby said roll is propelled selectively through said guide means;

i. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for energizing said drive means when said switching means is energized, said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll through said guide means when said drive means is energized;

j. said drive means including motor means, clutch means operatively connected to said motor means, means operatively connected to said clutch means for actuation thereof, and cam means drivingly connected to said clutch means and propelling means, said means for actuating being energized when said switching means is energized, said clutch being energized when said actuating means is ener gized, said cam means driving said propelling means when said clutch means is energized;

k. a shaft extending from said clutch means; and

l. a face plate operatively connected to said clutch means concentric with said shaft, at least two fingers extending from said face plate in parallel spaced relationship with said shaft, said fingers mounted diametrically opposite each other and equidistant from a longitudinal axis of said shaft;

m. said means for actuating said clutch means operating to engage and disengage said fingers;

n. said means for actuating said clutch means engaging one of said fingers when said plunger is disposed at said one side of said discharge opening and engaging the other of said fingers when said plunger is disposed at said other side of said discharge opening, said clutch means being energized when said means for actuating said clutch means and said fingers are disengaged.

4. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of clins, said coin packer comprising:

a. a frame;

b. propelling means operatively connected to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in first and second directions;

c. a pair of horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said propelling means interposed between said guideways;

d. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said propelling means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of coins;

e. drive means operatively connected to said propelling means for reciprocating said propelling means;

f. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute thorugh said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said propelling means; and

g. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for engaging said drive means when said switching means is energized, said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll selectively through said guideway when said drive means is energized;

h. said control means including a controller connected to said means for actuating said clutch means, at least first and second register means connected to said controller, first triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said first register means, second triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said second register means, and third triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said controller, said first triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelledthrough said first guideway and said second triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said second guideway, said third triggering means operating to selectively position said propelling means at a predetermined side of said discharge opening.

5. The coin packer as claimed in claim 2 including:

a, first counter means connected to said first register means for entering into said first register a count signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be propelled through said first guideway; and

g b. second counter means connected to said second register means for entering into said second register a count signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be propelled through said second guideway.

6. The coin packer as claimed in claim 5 including:

a. first switch means operatively connected to said propelling means and first triggering means for generating a signal indicating that said propelling means has traveled in said first direction;

b. second switch means operatively connected to said propelling means and second triggering means for generating a signal indicating that said propelling has traveled in said second direction; and

0. third switch means operatively connected to said propelling means and third triggering means for generating a signal indicating that a median portion of said propelling means is in registration with the longitudinal axis of said shaft.

7. The coin packer as claimed in claim 6 including fourth switch means operatively connected to said frame, said fourth switch means having an arm extending into said chute, said fourth switch means being energized when rolls of coins are jammed in said chute.

8. The coin packer as claimed in claim 3 wherein said guide means includes first and second horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said plate interposed between said first and second guideways.

9. The coin packer as claimed in claim 8 wherein said control means includes:

a. a controller connected to said means for actuating said clutch means;

b. at least first and second register means connected to said controller;

0. first triggering means operatively connected to said plate and said first register means;

d. second triggering means operatively connected to said plate and said second register means; and

e. third triggering means operatively connected to said plate and said controller;

f. said first triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said first guideway and said second triggering means operating to generate a pulsed, signal for each roll propelled through said second guideway, said third triggering means operating to selectively position 1 1 12 said plunger at a predetermined said of said displate and first triggering means for generating a sigcharge opening. nal indicating that said plate "has traveled in said 7 10. The coin packer as claimed in claim 9 including: first direction;

a. first counter means connected to said first register d. second switch means operatively connected to said means for entering into said first register a count plate and second triggering means for generating a signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be signal indicating that said plate has traveled in said propelled throughsaid first guideway; second direction; and i b. second counter means connected to said second e. third switch means operatively connected to said register means for entering into said second regisplate and third triggering means for generating a ter a count signal representing a number of rolls of 10 signal indicating that a median portion of said plate coins to be propelled through said second guideis in registration with the longitudinal axis of said way; shaft.

c. first switch means operatively connected to said 

1. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of coins, said coin packer comprising: a. a frame; b. propelling means operatively connected to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in first and second directions; c. a pair of horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said propelling means interposed between said guideways; d. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said propelling means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of clins; e. drive means operatively connected to said propelling means for reciprocating said propelling means; f. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute through said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said propelling means; g. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for engaging said drive means when said switching means is energized, said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll selectively through said guideway when said drive means is energized; h. said drive means including motor means, clutch means operatively connected to said clutch means for actuation thereof, and cam means drivingly connected to said clutch means and propelling means, said means for actuating being energized when said switching means is energized, said clutch being energized when said actuating means is energized, said cam means driving said propelling means when said clutch means is energized; i. a shaft extending from said clutch means; and j. a face plate operatively connected to said clutch means concentric with said shaft, at least two fingers extending from said face plate in parallel spaced relationship with said shaft, said fingers mounted diametrically opposite each other and equidistant from a longitudinal axis of said shaft; k. said means for actuating said clutch means operating to engage and disengage said fingers; l. said means for actuating said clutch means engaging one of said fingers when said propelling means is disposed at said one side of said discharge opening and engaging the other of said fingers when said plunger is disposed at said other side of said discharge opening, said clutch means being energized when said means for actuating said clutch means and said fingers are disengaged.
 2. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of coins, said coin packer comprising: a. a frame; b. propelling means operatively connected to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in first and second directions; c. a pair of horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said propelling means interposed between said guideways; d. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said propelling means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of coins; e. drive means operatively connected to said propelling means for reciprocating said propelling means; f. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute through said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said propelling means; and g. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for engaging said drive means when said switching means is energized, said control means including a controller connected to said means for actuating said clutch means, at least first and second register means connected to said controller, first triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said first register means, second triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said second register means, and third triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said controller, said first triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said guidway and said second triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said second guideway, said third triggering means operating to selectively position said propelling means at a predetermined side of said discharge opening; said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll selectively through said guideway when said drive means is energized; h. said drive means including motor means, clutch means operatively connected to said motor means, means operatively connected to said clutch means for actuation thereof, and cam means drivingly connected to said clutch means and propelling means, said means for actuating being energized when said switching means is energized, said clutch being energized when said actuating means is energized, said cam means driving said propelling means when said clutch means is energized.
 3. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of coins, said coin packer comprising: a. a frame; b. a plate mounted to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in said first and second direction; c. plunger means mounted to said plate and reciprocated therewith; d. guide means operatively connected to said frame in registration with said plunger means; e. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said plunger means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of coins; f. drive means operatively connected to said plunger means for reciprocating said plate means in said first and second directions when said drive means is energized; g. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute through said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins eXiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said plunger means; h. said plunger means being disposed at one side of said discharge opening, said plate operating as a support for said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening, said plunger means operating to engage said roll when said drive means is energized whereby said roll is propelled selectively through said guide means; i. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for energizing said drive means when said switching means is energized, said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll through said guide means when said drive means is energized; j. said drive means including motor means, clutch means operatively connected to said motor means, means operatively connected to said clutch means for actuation thereof, and cam means drivingly connected to said clutch means and propelling means, said means for actuating being energized when said switching means is energized, said clutch being energized when said actuating means is energized, said cam means driving said propelling means when said clutch means is energized; k. a shaft extending from said clutch means; and l. a face plate operatively connected to said clutch means concentric with said shaft, at least two fingers extending from said face plate in parallel spaced relationship with said shaft, said fingers mounted diametrically opposite each other and equidistant from a longitudinal axis of said shaft; m. said means for actuating said clutch means operating to engage and disengage said fingers; n. said means for actuating said clutch means engaging one of said fingers when said plunger is disposed at said one side of said discharge opening and engaging the other of said fingers when said plunger is disposed at said other side of said discharge opening, said clutch means being energized when said means for actuating said clutch means and said fingers are disengaged.
 4. For use with a coin processing device, a coin packer for filling a receptacle with a predetermined number of wrapped rolls of clins, said coin packer comprising: a. a frame; b. propelling means operatively connected to said frame for limited reciprocating movement in first and second directions; c. a pair of horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said propelling means interposed between said guideways; d. a chute operatively connected to said frame, said chute formed with a discharge opening in registration with said propelling means, said chute adapted for reception of a wrapped roll of coins; e. drive means operatively connected to said propelling means for reciprocating said propelling means; f. switching means operatively connected to said drive means for energizing said drive means, said switching means mounted in registration with said discharge opening, a roll of coins exiting from said chute thorugh said discharge opening energizes said switch means; said roll of coins exiting from said discharge opening being positioned for engagement by said propelling means; and g. control means electrically communicating with said drive means and switching means for engaging said drive means when said switching means is energized, said propelling means engaging said roll of coins and propelling said roll selectively through said guideway when said drive means is energized; h. said control means including a controller connected to said means for actuating said clutch means, at least first and second register means connected to said controller, first triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said first register means, second triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said second register means, and third triggering means operatively connected to said propelling means and said controller, said first triggering means operating to generate a puLsed signal for each roll propelled through said first guideway and said second triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said second guideway, said third triggering means operating to selectively position said propelling means at a predetermined side of said discharge opening.
 5. The coin packer as claimed in claim 2 including: a. first counter means connected to said first register means for entering into said first register a count signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be propelled through said first guideway; and b. second counter means connected to said second register means for entering into said second register a count signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be propelled through said second guideway.
 6. The coin packer as claimed in claim 5 including: a. first switch means operatively connected to said propelling means and first triggering means for generating a signal indicating that said propelling means has traveled in said first direction; b. second switch means operatively connected to said propelling means and second triggering means for generating a signal indicating that said propelling has traveled in said second direction; and c. third switch means operatively connected to said propelling means and third triggering means for generating a signal indicating that a median portion of said propelling means is in registration with the longitudinal axis of said shaft.
 7. The coin packer as claimed in claim 6 including fourth switch means operatively connected to said frame, said fourth switch means having an arm extending into said chute, said fourth switch means being energized when rolls of coins are jammed in said chute.
 8. The coin packer as claimed in claim 3 wherein said guide means includes first and second horizontally aligned guideways disposed in said first and second directions, said plate interposed between said first and second guideways.
 9. The coin packer as claimed in claim 8 wherein said control means includes: a. a controller connected to said means for actuating said clutch means; b. at least first and second register means connected to said controller; c. first triggering means operatively connected to said plate and said first register means; d. second triggering means operatively connected to said plate and said second register means; and e. third triggering means operatively connected to said plate and said controller; f. said first triggering means operating to generate a pulsed signal for each roll propelled through said first guideway and said second triggering means operating to generate a pulsed, signal for each roll propelled through said second guideway, said third triggering means operating to selectively position said plunger at a predetermined said of said discharge opening.
 10. The coin packer as claimed in claim 9 including: a. first counter means connected to said first register means for entering into said first register a count signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be propelled through said first guideway; b. second counter means connected to said second register means for entering into said second register a count signal representing a number of rolls of coins to be propelled through said second guideway; c. first switch means operatively connected to said plate and first triggering means for generating a signal indicating that said plate has traveled in said first direction; d. second switch means operatively connected to said plate and second triggering means for generating a signal indicating that said plate has traveled in said second direction; and e. third switch means operatively connected to said plate and third triggering means for generating a signal indicating that a median portion of said plate is in registration with the longitudinal axis of said shaft. 